Australian carrier Australia Post has announced it has decided to suspend parcel delivery to the US in response to President Donald Trump’s removal of a customs tax rule.
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NatRoad calls for carbon tax rejection
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) is urging both the NSW and federal governments to “swiftly reject” any proposals for a carbon tax on trucks.
Responding to the recent NSW Freight Policy
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Mildura council calls for port truck tax to be abandoned
The Mildura Rural City Council has joined calls for the Victorian government to scrap the proposed new freight truck tax at the Port of Melbourne.
Earlier this week, the Victorian Liberals revealed the
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Victorian Liberals call on government to rule out Port of Melbourne truck tax
The Victorian Liberal party has responded to rumours that the Victorian government is considering imposing a Port of Melbourne truck tax.
Yesterday, The Weekly Times unveiled that the state government
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RFNSW raises concerns over lack of DP World tax
Road Freight NSW says its members are becoming “cash-cows” for stevedores like DP World who are reportedly paying no tax in Australia despite raising port fees
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Get rid of the gouge – How can transport companies protect against the fuel excise tax return?
After six months of fuel prices fluctuating, the fuel excise tax has returned this week. Steve Shearer of SARTA is urging operators to be vigilant and report any price spikes to the ACCC or their equivalent state office.
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NatRoad criticises government over FTC move
NatRoad has both supported and condemned the federal government’s multi-faceted fuel rate scheme
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Federal government restores FTC with a twist
The federal government has finally made a call on the FTC while also announcing changes to other heavy vehicle user fees
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NatRoad warns operators to brace for fuel price rise
NatRoad says it will launch a webinar following the removal of the fuel excise in a bid to help operators handle rising costs
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A silent response – government inaction increases the FTC problem
The fuel tax credit issue has been ongoing for the industry since fuel prices first increased earlier this year. Now the federal government is yet to reinstate the fuel tax credit for operators across Australia.
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